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Statistics and case studies that describe errors that other pilots have made

Interactive "hands-on" learning that gives you that "moment" of true understanding

Colorful 3D graphics and animations

Quizzes at the end of each lesson

50-question Final Exam to test your knowledge

FAA WINGS credit to reward you for your hard work.

Will YOU Cause The Next GA Accident?
For every 1 commercial airline accident, there are 187 general aviation (GA) accidents. Of those airline accidents, almost none are fatal. Meanwhile, approximately 400 to 500 people are killed each year in general aviation (GA) accidents! The worst news is that the GA accident rate is NOT improving.

Can YOU afford to have an accident? Statistically, as a GA pilot, you're headed in that direction. With that said, do you know WHY the GA accident rate is so high? Here's the answer: TOO MANY GA PILOTS LACK AIRMANSHIP AND STICK-AND-RUDDER SKILLS! Are YOUR stick and rudder skills good enough to keep YOU from having an accident?

There IS a Solution: You MUST Master Stick And Rudder Flying
Mastering Stick And Rudder Flying is designed to improve your stick and rudder skills, so that you can reduce your chances of an accident. This is no "sit-and-watch" video: this is interactive, computer-based training, consisting of over six hours of "cut-to-the-chase" stick and rudder "enlightenment." You'll find amazing 3D graphics and interaction, straight-talking "how to" guidance, practical tips, and engaging stories—all related to stick and rudder flying.

Around 30% of GA pilots now fly aircraft with complex computerized cockpit instrumentation (i.e., glass cockpits). As a pilot, you either fly one of these aircraft currently, or you'll do so in the near future. The FAA commissioned a study and found that many aviators have difficulty manually flying the airplane. Our newfound reliance on automation and computerized technology has found its way into the most basic of GA aircraft. And, pilots are using that technology as a crutch—they're failing to maintain (and even abandoning) their stick and rudder skills due to lack of use and insufficient training. The study also found that when pilots hand-fly the aircraft, they become confused and disoriented, partly due to their reliance on watching the automation do the flying. And, they found that pilots have inadequate stick and rudder technique during rare and unexpected emergency circumstances.

Even the most basic of stick and rudder flying is a problem. Consider crosswind landings. Do you really know how to perform a crosswind landing correctly? Do you really know the factors involved in using aileron, rudder, and elevator and the various forces that occur during a tough crosswind landing? Or, take the power curve. Do you fully understand it? Do you know how mismanagement of thrust and drag can get you into an accident? Mastering Stick And Rudder Flying will describe these topics and more—step by step. It contains 20 such focused lessons to help you improve your technique.

Benefits Of This Training That You Won't Find Anywhere Else

Learn about stick and rudder thoroughly, without wasting time.

You're busy—everyone's busy. But, your life, and the lives of your passengers, depend on your stick and rudder skills. This training gets right to the point, by focusing on the immediate information that you'll need in flight, during actual situations. Each module will only take around 20 minutes, which you can complete at your convenience, on your schedule.

It's an investment in your piloting skills.

When it comes to your aircraft, you maintain the systems and comply with all required inspections. Why shouldn't you maintain your flying skills with the same commitment? This training helps you stay committed and focused—especially if your flying skills are rusty. It's an investment you must make—in yourself, as a pilot.

Actual accident data is weaved into each lesson.

This training is more than "step 1, step 2..." It ties the "how-to" of stick and rudder technique to the "why" and "what happened" aspects of actual accidents. You'll have a clear advantage by studying the mistakes of others, so that you can perfect your flying.

It's technique-oriented.

One of the most effective ways pilots learn is to describe what NOT to do. It's the other side of knowing what TO do. This training contains a lot of do's (i.e., you'll need less right rudder during takeoff if you've got a right crosswind)... and don'ts (i.e., don't bring the flaps up before you add power). A great deal of positive guidance is provided, while describing traps to avoid.

It provides common mistakes, great tips, and student/instructor perspectives.

The Hangar Time™ feature guides you through multiple examples and tips. You'll find these Hangar Time "sidebar" topics interspersed throughout the training, as they relate to the topic being taught. Plus, there are many tips that make you think critically—especially in ways that you might never have thought otherwise.

It's interactive.

Again, Want to see what happens to drag and stall speed when aircraft weight increases? Drag the slider. Want to see why banked wings are essential during a crosswind landing? Use the ailerons to bank into the wind to find out. You don't need any special yoke hardware, and you don't need special computer skills. Everything is easily controlled with your mouse. Ultimately, you'll understand concepts better because of the interaction.

It's short, fun, and structured.

The 3D graphics are amazing, and the consistent use of voice narration, color, visuals, animations, and logical flow keep you engaged. Each section is like "a story that you just can't wait to see how it ends." It's that compelling. Unlike other training, you'll find yourself "glued" to the content, having that "Wow... so that's how it works" moment at the end!

It's a tool that you'll come back to, during your entire lifetime of flying.

This isn't training that you'll complete once and then forget about. It's a great reference tool for future use—being very robust, it's ideal for all pilots, ranging from minimum flight time to highly experienced. As your flight experience expands, you'll find yourself coming back to review and revisit what you've learned. You won't find this training collecting dust.

It asks you questions.

Each section contains quizzes that test your knowledge. Don't worry... they're not too hard—after all, the training did a great job teaching in the first place. Each question is designed to ensure that you remember the main points of safety, so that your time isn't wasted with meaningless facts that you'll never use.

Get FAA WINGS credit.

If you make this investment in your training, you'll have the opportunity to reward yourself with FAA WINGS credit. By taking the 50-question Final Exam at the end of the training, you'll receive your score and be credited for your hard work.

Yes, it's designed for YOUR experience level.

Whether you've got 50 or 5,000 hours, this training is designed to sharpen your stick and rudder skills. Even the 5,000-hour pilot might not have been trained thoroughly on these topics, or in the easy-to-understand manner that these topics are taught. One highly-experienced pilot completed the ground effect section and commented, "I never knew that it worked that way!" That's a true story. The bottom line is that a chalkboard, a magazine article, or even a simple slideshow can't convey these important subjects as easily, interactively, and intuitively as this training.

Statistics and case studies that describe errors that other pilots have made

Interactive "hands-on" learning that gives you that "moment" of true understanding

Colorful 3D graphics and animations

Quizzes at the end of each lesson

50-question Final Exam to test your knowledge

FAA WINGS credit to reward you for your hard work

Lessons Included

How To Get The Most From This Training

NTSB Statistics

Cockpit Management

Night Flight

Traffic Patterns 101

Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT)

Ground Effect

Crosswind Takeoffs

Soft-Field Takeoffs

Short-Field Takeoffs

Stabilized Approaches

Crosswind Landings

Short-Field Landings

Soft-Field Landings

Forward Slip To A Landing

Go-Arounds/Rejected Landings

The Power Curve

Slow Flight

Stall Basics

Power-Off Stalls

Power-On Stalls

Final Exam

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A SAFE AND PROFICIENT STICK AND RUDDER PILOT?
Of course. So, start with this training. Then, fly with a flight instructor and put the knowledge you gained in Mastering Stick And Rudder Flying to practice. You won't find a more comprehensive suite of concise, easy-to-follow, and time-efficient lessons. Mastering Stick And Rudder Flying was designed to make you an expert at the basics of flight. With better stick and rudder skills, you'll be a BETTER, SAFER pilot. And remember—it's up to each of us to reduce the GA accident rate. YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO BE THE NEXT STATISTIC. GET THE TRAINING. GET TRAINED.